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Report: Penn State can avoid hefty James Franklin buyout
Penn State could end up paying recently fired coach James Franklin much less than his full buyout, which is in the neighborhood of $50 million, according to a report from Front Office Sports.,The terms of Franklin's 2021 contract extension, obtained by FOS, include a "duty to mitigate" clause which ...

Report: Twins want to interview Boston's Ramon Vazquez
The Minnesota Twins are seeking permission to interview Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez for their managerial opening, MLB Network reported on Tuesday.,The Twins parted ways with skipper Rocco Baldelli on Sept. 29 after finishing 70-92 and fourth in the division in his seventh season. ,Vazqu...

Defending champion UConn ranks No. 1 in preseason poll
Defending champion UConn is No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll released on Tuesday.,It is the 13th time since 1995 that the Huskies have entered a season in the top spot and the first since 2017.,Despite the loss of Paige Bueckers to the 2025 WNBA Draft as the No....

Habs extend GM Kent Hughes, exec Jeff Gorton
The Montreal Canadiens announced multi-year contract extensions Tuesday for general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, who was promoted to president of hockey operations.,Both executives were in the final year of their previous contracts.,"I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to the...

Dan Campbell, Lions set sights on Bucs, 'move forward' with Branch banned
Dan Campbell sported a black tee shirt with the Lions logo and the word "SALTY" scripted across the chest, appropriate attire for the fiery head coach replying to questions about playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week without suspended safety Brian Branch.,"My job is to move forward here. I know...

USMNT, Atlanta United GK Brad Guzan announces retirement
Longtime U.S. Men's National Team and MLS goalkeeper Brad Guzan announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a decorated 21-year career.,Guzan, who turned 41 last month, will finish the regular season Saturday when his Atlanta United host D.C. United. Atlanta did not qualify for the postseason.,"21 y...

Senators F Brady Tkachuk out at least 4 weeks
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined at least four weeks after sustaining an injury to his right hand/wrist in Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville, head coach Travis Green announced.,Green added Tuesday that the Senators are evaluating whether surgery will be required.,"He's ...

Gordon Hayward returns to Butler in front office role
Butler legend and former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward is returning to campus as the executive basketball advisor for the Bulldogs, the school announced Tuesday.,In the newly created volunteer position, Hayward will work alongside head coach Thad Matta, general manager Tony Bollier and athletic direct...

No. 4 Ole Miss eyes first win at No. 9 Georgia in 29 years
Searching for their first win in Athens since 1996, the fifth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels face their toughest road test to date on Saturday against the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs in Southeastern Conference play.,Last time out, Ole Miss (6-0, 3-0 SEC) escaped with a 24-21 victory over Washington State despite...

Senators F Brady Tkachuk being evaluated after early exit
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is undergoing further testing after leaving Monday's 4-1 loss to Nashville with an apparent upper-body injury.,Tkachuk was cross-checked early in the first period and appeared to slam his right arm into the boards after he was hit. He was holding his right forea...

Heat C Bam Adebayo 'feels fine' after knee contusion
Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo said he "feels fine" after leaving Monday night's preseason loss at Atlanta with a knee contusion.,Adebayo, 28, departed in the third quarter, finishing with 13 points and nine rebounds in 19 minutes in a 119-118 overtime loss to the Hawks.,Heat coach Erik Spoe...

Florida eager to put forth complete effort vs. Mississippi State
Florida is hoping this season becomes a repeat of last year at this point.,The Gators (2-4, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) will host Mississippi State (4-2, 0-2) on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla., and attempt to get their season turned around like they did in 2024.,This campaign has become even more di...

T1 punch ticket to $5M League of Legends World Championships
T1 defeated Invictus Gaming 3-1 in a play-in match Tuesday to clinch a spot in the $5 million League of Legends 2025 World Championship.,Playing in Beijing, T1 punched their ticket to the Swiss Stage of the 16-team tournament that will crown a $1 million champion on Nov. 9.,T1 opened with a 34-minut...

Reports: Commanders signing DE Drake Jackson to active roster
The Washington Commanders are signing free agent defensive end Drake Jackson to their active roster, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Jackson, 24, was a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by San Francisco. He sustained a torn patellar tendon in 2023 and missed the entire 2024 season before be...

WTA roundup: Top seeds enjoy 5-0 round at Japan Open
No. 3 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium never faced a break point in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Spain's Cristina Bucsa in the first round of the Japan Open on Tuesday in Osaka.,On a day when seeded players finished 5-0, Mertens struck seven aces and converted four of five break points to win in one hour an...

Mason Heintschel, Pitt carry momentum into matchup with Syracuse
With their seasons trending in opposite directions, Pitt and Syracuse are set to renew what has been a lopsided rivalry in recent years.,The Panthers are seeking their third straight win Saturday, while the host Orange are aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat.,Pitt (4-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Con...

No. 8 Oregon refocuses entering first-ever meeting with Rutgers
Oregon is smarting from its first regular-season loss since 2023 while preparing to play Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J., on Saturday night.,The Ducks (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) fell from third to eighth in the AP rankings after falling 30-20 to then-No. 7 Indiana last weekend.,Oregon's high-volume offense was ...

Skidding Michigan State faces daunting challenge at No. 3 Indiana
Indiana left no doubt over the weekend that it is a legitimate playoff contender. Following that statement victory on the road over then-No. 3 Oregon, the Hoosiers now seemingly get a schedule break.,They will oppose reeling Michigan State on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind.,Indiana quarterba...

Bears WR DJ Moore hospitalized after win vs. Commanders
Chicago wide receiver DJ Moore was taken via ambulance to a nearby hospital in the Washington area for "precautionary medical attention" following the Bears' Monday night game against the Commanders.,Per the team, Moore was expected to remain there overnight, though no announcement was made regardin...

FBS' top 2 in passing yards meet as TCU, Baylor clash
Two of the nation's most dynamic quarterbacks and will be on display when rivals Baylor and TCU square off on Saturday afternoon in a crucial Big 12 Conference game at Fort Worth, Texas.,The Bears (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) head north on I-35 after an open week and carrying a two-game conference winning stre...